Brian Hibbetts is a results driven legislator who brings a law enforcement mindset to the Nevada Assembly. Representing Assembly District 13, he has focused on public safety, accountability, and common sense policy, passing legislation that protects families, supports officers, and treats Nevada businesses fairly.
Bills Passed
Public Safety First
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AB 93
Expanded Benefits for Law Enforcement
Expanded benefits and protections for law enforcement officers, including school police, juvenile probation officers, bailiffs, and marshals.
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AB 111
Safer Roads and Highways
Made dangerous wrong way violations on divided highways a misdemeanor, strengthening traffic safety for Nevada drivers and families.
Protecting Kids and Communities
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AB 342
Age Verification for Cannabis Sales
Required strict age verification for cannabis sales to keep products out of the hands of minors.
Fair Tax Policy
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AB 232
Premium Cigar Tax Reform
Reformed the premium cigar tax to protect small businesses while maintaining state revenue, a bipartisan bill Brian sponsored with a Democratic colleague.
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AB 471
Closing Remote Tobacco Loopholes
Closed loopholes in remote tobacco sales so out of state sellers follow Nevada tax and age verification laws.
Animal Welfare
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AB 381
Reba's Law: Stronger Cruelty Penalties
Strengthened animal cruelty laws by increasing penalties for severe abuse, protecting police animals, closing loopholes on abandonment, and shielding people who rescue pets from dangerous situations.
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AB 418
Safer Kennels and Rescues
Required training standards for kennels, rescues, and pet handling businesses to improve animal safety and care.
Brian's dedication to prudent fiscal management ensures that every tax dollar is spent wisely. He stands firm against wasteful spending, advocating for a leaner, more efficient government. As your representative, Brian Hibbetts is committed to building a brighter, more prosperous future for all.
In the News
Is Las Vegas prepared for the next economic downturn?
In a Las Vegas Review-Journal feature on whether the valley is ready for the next downturn, Brian Hibbetts made the case for a more diversified and resilient Nevada economy. He argued the state should compete for entire industries, not just individual businesses, and pointed to untapped opportunity in areas such as business incorporations. As he put it, "it's not businesses we need, it's industries."
Read the story →Family of three year old killed in wrong way crash speaks to Nevada lawmakers
After a Las Vegas family lost their three year old daughter in a wrong way crash, they turned to Brian Hibbetts for help. He responded by authoring Assembly Bill 111 to strengthen penalties for dangerous wrong way driving on Nevada's divided highways, presenting it to the Assembly Judiciary Committee with support from law enforcement and first responders. Hibbetts framed the measure as worthwhile if it makes even one driver more careful.
Read the story →Nevada's 50 Cent Tax Cap On Cigars Signed Into Law
Cigar Aficionado reported on the bipartisan cigar tax reform sponsored by Brian Hibbetts and a Democratic colleague. The bill capped the premium cigar tax to protect Nevada small businesses while preserving state revenue, and it passed both chambers of the Legislature with broad support before being signed into law.
Read the story →Passengers, lawmaker help save life on flight to Las Vegas
While flying home to Las Vegas, Brian Hibbetts helped save a passenger who had collapsed and stopped breathing. A retired 27 year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Hibbetts joined other passengers to perform CPR until flight crew used an onboard defibrillator to revive the man, a reminder of the steady, service first instincts he brings to public life.
Read the story →Freshman Orientation: Assemblyman Brian Hibbetts brings policing background
The Nevada Independent profiled Brian Hibbetts as an incoming lawmaker whose career shaped his approach to public service. He began with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Explorer program at fifteen, joined the department in 1994, and rose through roles including patrol officer, robbery and homicide detective, and sergeant in the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center.
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